Month guide · Maui · United States
Maui in May
What May is really like in Maui: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Katie (alaskahokie) from Anchorage, Alaska, USA, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Maui. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 13.1 hours of daylight. Sunny and calm, with lower rates; a good month for snorkelling and the Road to Hāna.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 25°C (77°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 6th-warmest month in Maui: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 29°C (84°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 31 days. Compared with April (28°C (82°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:48
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:55
- Daylight
- About 13.1 hours
- Sea
- 25°C (77°F)
Winter (whale season) (December–March). Humpback whales, big surf on north shores and the highest prices; rain is more frequent in East Maui.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in May
- Lei Day celebrations (1 May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Hāna
Waiʻānapanapa State Park
Walk the coastal trail south from the beach for sea arches and fewer people.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · Kapalua and Nāpili
Honolua Bay
A rocky bay in a marine life conservation district north of Kapalua, reached by a short trail through a shady forest.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Active
- Outdoors
Waterfront · Wailea
Wailea Beach Path
Walk it at sunrise before the heat, or at sunset with a drink at one of the resort bars at the end.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
Beach · Wailea
Mākena Big Beach (Oneloa)
In Mākena State Park, Big Beach is about 1 km of undeveloped golden sand backed by kiawe trees, with a cinder cone at its northern end.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Couples
- Outdoors
The sea averages 25°C (77°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Maui.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 20°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Maui?
It is one of the best months to visit Maui. Sunny and calm, with lower rates; a good month for snorkelling and the Road to Hāna.
+How warm is Maui in May?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Maui in May?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.